Howard Hanna Blog

Buying or selling a home can be a stressful process. From understanding closing costs to packing up all your belongings to move, there are already dozens of things to think about. Throw in a Permanent Change of Station, and you… Read more ›

Whether you’re buying your first house or looking to purchase your forever home, there are many different routes to success. Some buyers may attend lots of open houses while others prefer to start their journey online. One thing, however, is… Read more ›

Discriminating buyers realize the many advantages of upscale urban living, including singular amenities and services, spectacular skylines, and easy access to fine dining, nightlife, and cultural venues. In this month’s blog post, we would like to showcase a few selected… Read more ›

When buying or selling a home, you never want to make it all the way to the closing table only to find yourself blind-sided with a ton of fees, taxes, commissions, etc. Take the time to educate yourself on closing… Read more ›

From the President’s Desk Community Involvement: Westfield Grant For The Ronald McDonald House Autumn Ablaze Francis’ Corner: The Dining Room Table Cluttered With Paper Favorite Fall Treats ’Tis The Season Results from “Whats Your Favorite Fall Activity?” What is the… Read more ›

We know that buying or selling property can feel complicated. There are specialized terms to learn, financial numbers to understand, and the work of visiting open houses or staging a home. That’s why we wrote two free guides to help… Read more ›

While selling a house can pad out your pocketbook, depending on how much equity you have invested in the home, it’s an unfortunate truth that it can also cost you money in the short term to make the sale. Items… Read more ›

Military servicemen and women make huge sacrifices in service to our country. From overseas deployments to moving their families from place to place, the dedication of the men and women of the military cannot be overstated.  We recognize the value… Read more ›

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you are likely to make. Like most big tasks, it’s much easier to accomplish with a knowledgeable professional by your side. Established in 1986, 1st Priority Mortgage, Inc. has spent… Read more ›

There’s a tiny trend sweeping the nation. No, it’s not that the trend isn’t very…well, trendy. The trend toward tiny houses has swept up millions of people who are thinking to themselves, “Maybe I could downsize, too!” But before you… Read more ›